Apprenticeship math 12

We will be using the new curriculum, which was finalized this year.

The Big Ideas are

  • Design involves investigating, planning, creating, and evaluating.

  • Constructing 3D objects often requires a 2D plan.

  • Transferring mathematical skills between problems requires conceptual understanding and flexible thinking.

  • Proportional reasoning is used to make sense of multiplicative relationships.

  • Choosing a tool based on required precision and accuracy is important when measuring.

Assessment will be based on unit tests, homework, and projects.

Assignments will be marked by the student and handed in. Answer keys will be provided.

Unit Tests will occur at the end of each unit.

Content

    • measuring: using tools with graduated scales; conversions using metric and imperial

      • unit analysis

      • precision and accuracy

      • breaking of units into smaller divisions to get more precise measurements

      • extension: project or presentation to share measurement concepts and skills used in a field/career of interest

    • similar triangles: including right-angle trigonometry

      • situational examples such as stairs and roofs

      • application of Pythagorean theorem

      • situations involving multiple right-angle triangles

    • 2D and 3D shapes: including area, surface area, volume, and nets

    • 3D objects and their views (isometric drawing, orthographic projection)

      • creating and reading various types of technical drawings

      • extension: project or presentation to share geometry concepts and skills used in a field/career of interest

    • mathematics in the workplace

      • compare and contrast mathematics used in different workplace contexts

      • interview someone working in a field of interest

      • extension: project that includes an element of design and mathematical thinking

    • financial literacy: business investments and loans

      • business investments, loans (lease versus buy), graphical representations of financial growth, projections, expenses

      • extension: project or presentation to share mathematical concepts and skills used in a field/career of interest